King Arthur (Welsh: Brenin Arthur, Cornish: Arthur Gernow, Breton: Roue Arzhur, French: Roi Arthur), according to legends, was a king of Britain. He is a folk hero and a central figure in the medieval literary tradition known as the Matter of Britain.

Uther Pendragon (/ ˈ j uː θ ər p ɛ n ˈ d r æ ɡ ən, ˈ uː θ ər /; [1] Welsh: Uthyr Pen Ddraig, Uthyr Pendragon, Uthr Bendragon), also known as King Uther, was a legendary King of the Britons and father of King Arthur.

In the world of Arthurian mythology, there are several fascinating mythical creatures tied to the tales of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. The following beings play a significant role in various adventures and maintain a connection with the Arthurian legends.

Glyndŵr chose to fly the standard of a golden dragon on a white background, the traditional standard that, supposedly, Uther Pendragon had flown when the first Celtic Britons had fought the Saxons to a standstill almost 1,000 years before, and passed down to his son King Arthur.

2024年12月9日 · Le Morte d'Arthur opens with Arthur conceived as the illegitimate son of Uther Pendragon (literally 'the Head Dragon' or King of Britain). After being raised in secret, Arthur proves himself, king, by drawing a sword from a stone.

K ing Uther Pendragon, father of Arthur had a vision of a dragon that was considered a mighty omen. Uther took one of Merlin's potions which rendered him an exact likeness of Gorlois, Duke of Cornwall and husband of Igraine.

In return Arthur asked him to tame a dragon that was troubling the neighbourhood. Carantoc prayed and the dragon came to him, and humbly let him lead him away, gently, like a lamb. At Llangrannog there is a rocky outcrop on the beach, called Carreg Bica. According to legend, Bica was a local giant who suffered from toothache.

2023年5月4日 · Uther, the king before Arthur, took the name ‘Uther Pendragon’ after witnessing a dragon in the sky during his succession. Igerna, the wife of Gorlois, Duke of Cornwall, becomes the mother of Arthur after Uther, disguised as her husband, sleeps with her.

The “role of King Arthur in Welsh folklore” serves to elevate him from mere legend to a cultural icon deeply ingrained in the Welsh psyche. The Red Dragon: A Symbol of Arthurian Might? One of the most potent symbols in Welsh culture is the Red Dragon, which also has connections to Arthurian legend.

Gallant knights fighting bravely for their ladies–in–waiting, heroes slaying dragons, all in a peaceful, justly–run kingdom called Camelot, run by King Arthur, with the old wizard Merlin by his side. But who was King Arthur, exactly? Did he slay dragons himself, or just employ knights in shining armor to do it for him?